Constituency casework
Fireworks: Import, storage and sale
Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the import, storage and sale of fireworks
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Research Briefing
Nuisance Calls: Unsolicited sales and marketing, and silent calls
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the regulations which seek to address nuisance calls, including unsolicited sales and marketing calls, and the main ways in which individuals can try to reduce the number of unwanted calls or texts they receive.
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Research Briefing
What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Q&A: Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation is an effective way to improve energy efficiency with the potential to reduce bills and carbon emissions, and the majority of installations occur without issue. However, the Library is aware of reports of constituent interest in CWI and the issue is raised in Parliament regularly. This briefing has been published to support these reasons and outlines some of the ways issues can be resolved.
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Research Briefing
Actions against bank account scams
Push payment scams are a growing form of financial fraud. The industry, financial regulators and the police are working together to try to reduce its impact. This note outlines some current initiatives.
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Debate Pack
Fuel poverty
This pack has been produced ahead of the general debate on Tuesday 11 December 2018 on fuel poverty. It covers fuel poverty statistics and policy for the regions of the UK.
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Debate Pack
Regulation and sale of fireworks
A Westminster Hall debate on the “Regulation and sale of fireworks” is scheduled for Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Alison Thewliss MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 231147 relating to the sale of fireworks to the public
A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 231147 relating to the sale of fireworks to the public is scheduled for Monday 26 November 2018 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Helen Jones MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee.
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Insight
Budget 2018: The retail sector
The Chancellor announced measures to support the retail sector at 2018 Budget. Here we look at the current state of high street retail and what’s being done to revive it.
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Debate Pack
Folic acid fortification
A General Debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 25 October 2018 on folic acid fortification.
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Debate Pack
Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems and the Green Deal
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 23 October 2018 at 9.30 am on Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems and the Green Deal. The debate will be opened by Gavin Newlands MP.
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Research Briefing
Household recycling in the UK
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses UK trends in recycling and the applicable legislation at both EU and UK level. It provides an overview of the EU circular economy proposals and explains recycling policy across the UK. It also includes information on common barriers to recycling and local authority approaches to overcoming these barriers. A section on Brexit is also included.
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Research Briefing
The Brexit White Paper on future relations and alternative proposals
The Government published its White Paper on future relations between the UK and the EU on 12 July. It envisages a 'common rulebook' to facilitate 'frictionless' trade, and among other things, UK cooperation in security matters, a commitment to maintain high environmental, data and consumer protection standards, UK participation in some EU agencies and solutions to the Irish border issues - all underpinned by a new governance structure that will pay "due regard" to the EU Court. Would the White Paper proposals work and do they respect both UK sovereignty and the indivisibility of the EU Single Market? David Davis's 'alternative' white paper proposes a somewhat different future relationship. This paper looks at proposals in both documents.
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Research Briefing
The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018
The Tariff Cap Act 2018 requires the regulator Ofgem to impose a temporary, absolute cap on the price of standard variable and default electricity and gas tariffs.
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Research Briefing
Financial Guidance and Claims Bill 2017-19
Looks at the provisions of the Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 and the debates on it when the legislation was before Parliament
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